Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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New Research: High Cost of Living Has San Diegans Considering Leaving the County
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The Nonprofit Institute at USD recently released its 2024 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report. This comprehensive analysis offers a snapshot of the vitality of the region’s nonprofit sector, the challenges it faces, and the philanthropy that fuels its efforts. In addition to the growth in the nonprofit sector and the community impact of nonprofits, the report also offers a snapshot of the impact of San Diego’s high cost of living and the amount of San Diegans seriously considering moving out of the county. Laura Deitrick, executive director of The Nonprofit Institute, is available to discuss the report’s findings.
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New Housing Solution Tackles California’s Shortage with Innovative, Fire Resistant Design
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Amid San Diego's housing crisis, Daniel López-Pérez, a founding faculty member of USD's Architecture Program and its current director, has developed the Polyhaus— a cost-effective and scalable rapid-housing model using cross-laminated timber (CLT). CLT is sustainable and climate resilient since it offers the same rigidity and fire resistance as reinforced concrete, while weighing a fraction. The polyhedron design, ranging in sizes from 540 to 2,500 square feet, reduces construction costs and can be built in a matter of days. López-Pérez is available to discuss the design and its benefits, as well as offer a tour of the first Polyhaus, which he built in his backyard. *English and Spanish interviews available
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Middle and High School Students Develop App to Tackle Period Poverty
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A team of innovative middle and high school students from Toluca, Mexico were recognized at the recent Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge, hosted by USD, for their innovative idea: an educational app that not only provides valuable information about menstruation but also integrates a mobile unit to distribute menstrual products and offer health services in key locations. Their goal is to combat period poverty, reduce inequality, and promote social equity. Applications for the 2025 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge are now open for middle and high schoolers. *English and Spanish interviews are available with a USD representative and the team from Mexico.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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The Athletics Edge: The Changing Landscape of College Athletics and Evolving to Prioritize Mental Health
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In this episode of "The Athletics Edge," a special series of "At the Edge of It All," we talk with Kimya Massey, Athletic Director of the University of San Diego, about the mental health challenges student-athletes face. Massey discusses the pressures of balancing academics, sports, and personal life, the importance of support systems, and how athletic departments are evolving to prioritize mental well-being. Listen here.
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